A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2919632 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2921028 epoch_slot_no: 5028 block_no: 2919495 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2050 time: 2019-08-01 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebcd1d0de04e70c4bd3ca81c3718e3affeb604b656296c178879543b21420c7bBlock Operator
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